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Times-Advocate, 1982-08-25, Page 25we,come to the 17th Annual Zurich Bean Festival from the staff of South Huron Veterinary Clinic 44 Main St., Zurich ge t JheJ to - 17th Annual Zurich Bean festival Bob's Body Shop • Licensed Mechanic R.R. 2 Zurich 236-4959 MAIN ST - ZURICH PHONE 236-4930 WELL DONN -- Present Boon Festival committee president Chuck Erb (left) and in- coming president Rick Fisher lift a pan of beans out of one of the cookers. Good entertainment booked The variety program to entertain visitors to Zurich's annual bean festival is waiting in the wings, ready to go. Jay Campbell, TV Lon- don's weatherman; will MC the 1982 show, which will run continuously from 1 p.m. un- • til about 6 on August 28. Acts this year will include the Dicky Dean and Marg magic show (back by popular demand with an entirely new bag of tricks), guitarist and singer Doug Grant, ventrilo- quist Earl Litchfield, all from the London area, the Empire Stove and Furnace Dixieland Band from Owen Sound, a Sarnia dance group and Zurich's own Mozart's Melodymakers. Behind the scenes putting the program together for the • past six years has been a committee of one. Alma Westlake combines the skills of entrepreneur, talent scout and booking agent in one busy person. (This year she has been very grateful to have the -. assistance of husband, Robert.) Mrs. Westlake tries to either see prospective acts' herself, or send friends whose judgement she trusts. The one time she handed over all ar- rangements to a professional talent agent, she wished she hadn't. A comedian whose material was quite inap- propriate for a family au- dience was swiftly and diplomatically removed from WELCOME We hope you enjoy your visit to our Community! WISTLAKE INSURANCE BROKERS Inc. Insurance - investment Certificates PHONE 236-4391 ZURICH the stage by the quick - thinking and equally quick - acting MC. • "The entertainment at the Bean Festival is for the whole family", Alma said, "and we stress this when we are engaging an act. We want something that will appeal to the different ages and various religious groups in this community." Alma is on the lookout for suitable acts all year long, always keeping in mind the limitations of her budget. As the Festival's only revenue is obtained from the sale of food and rental of concessions and booths (there is no admission charge), Alma strives for a happy blend of medium- priced professional acts and local talent. She asked Jay Campbell to act as MC because he is from Exeter, and well-known through his televised weather forecasts. (Alma has always received excellent coopera- tion from area radio and TV stations, which usually ab- sorb all costs involved in pro- viding personnel to take part in Bean Festival entertainment.) , Besides, a weatherman should guarantee good weather for the festivities. Only once, in 1975, did rain drive everyone indoors to the arena. We have a community joke," Alma smiled. "If . brides select the same date as Eagles in finals The Zurich Eagles opened their 1982 quarter final series against the Bayview Blue •Bombers on August 13 and closed it August 15. Their triumphs consisted of 30-6 and 9-5 scores. - In the 30-6 contest. the Eagles showed their power quickly as they scored ten runs in the first inning. Mike Overholt led the inning with two singles as Kevin Geof- frey, Dave Stark, Dan Overholt, Barry Overholt, Joe Overholt, Carl Finkbeiner, Grant Lee, _ Francis Denomme and Larry Denomme all had one hit apiece. Doug Erb drew a walk and also scored a run in the inning. However the Bombers came back with three runs in the second on a walk to Doug Turkehim, and singles by John Jeffrey and John Brown. The Eagles opened the flood gates again in the second in - i ning scoring five more times. They added six in the third, four in the fourth on a grand slam home run by Dan Overholt and five in the fifth before the game was called with the Eagles triumphant 30-6. The second game of the best of three series saw a totally different spirited Bomber squad Lake the field. The first inning was scoreless but the Eagles struck twice in the second inning. Dan Overholt led off the in- ning with a single, then Barry Overholt drifted one out of the park for a round tripper. The Eagles threatened some more in the second on a single by ,Rob Redick and a double by Dave Stark but failed to score any more. The Eagles picked up four more runs in the fourth on a triple by Mike Overholt and singles by Mark Regier, Barry Overholt, Bob Redick, Francis Denomihe and Dave Stark. The Bombers replied in their half of the fourth by scoring five runs. Jim Wildfong reached base on an error which was followed by a single by Joe Kenda. Tim, Bedour reached base on an error. Don Oesch then sent a sacrifice fly to centre field scoring Wildfong. Joe Rau singled scoring two more runs making the score 6-3 Eagles. Fred Ducharme continued the hitting attack with a single. Mike Walker then unleashed a two run dou- ble making the score 6-5 Eagles. Walker was left stranded at second as John Jeffrey and John Brown both flied out. The game remained 6-5 un- til the top of the ninth when the Eagles came to bat. Joe Overholt led off by flying out to left. Mike Overholt and Mark Regier singled setting the stage for Dan Overholt's three run homer to left centre field capping the game and the series for the Eagles. Francis Denomme pitched both games for the Eagles. The Eagles will now ad- vance to the "A" champion- ship semi-finals in which they will play the Varna Steamers who ended up first in the South Huron slo pitch standings. IT'S BEAN TIME IN ZURICH! Welcome To The 17th Annual ZURICH BEAN FESTIVAL Best wishes from The staff of Norm's Plumbing and Electric Zurich, Ontario PHONE 236-4182 the bean festival, they are almost assured of. hot, dry weather on their wedding day." While the variety program isin progress on the big open stage in the northeast corner of the blocked -off street mall, some people bring chairs and sit watching - the show all afternoon. The majority stay for awhile, then meander on to visit theconcessions and booths, or wander over to observe the frog -jumping contest. You can't determine the returns on entertainment," Alma said. "You learn something every year, see what people like, and try for something similar but dif- ferent the next time." Mrs. Westlake has obvious- ly hit on a winging formula. Each year the Zurich Bean - Festival draws crowds of 15,000 to 20,000 people. Most of them catch at least one of the acts booked by Alma Westlake for their enjoyment. Times -Advocate, August 25,1982 Page 25 Residhts visiting or being visited Mrs. Lee Regler, Louise and Bonnie Regier spent a week in Pittsburg, Penn- sylvania, visiting Sister Marie Pierre. They also enjoyed some time sight seeing in- cluding a 42 storey university.. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to An- drew Rau who as a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London where he underwent surgery on Tuesday. Sister Elaine Noury of Windsor spent the weekei with her cousin and family Carmel and Jerome Sweeney. Stance and Vera Bedard of Windsor spent the weekend In Zurich visiting with several relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bedard Sr., Mrs. Nora Corriveau, Jim and Dick Bedard and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sweeney and family spent a few days in Windsor last week and at- tended the funeral of Nelson Bedard on Tuesday. Orville and Doris Martin of Detroit were Sunday guests with relatives, Oscar and Lylyan Greb. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker, Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Becker,. Dashwood, attended the funeral of a cousin, Mr. George Gloor in` Brodhagen last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robson and three children from Quebec spent last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Corriveau. They also attended his sister's wed- ding in Windsor and visited with his parents; Ted and Sarah Robson in Sarnia. Beverley Morris and two daughters of Lake Orion, Michigan spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Wilfred and Beatrice Cor - riveau and all were dinner guests of Barb and John -Paul Rau, RR 2, Zurich. Congratulations to Matilda Tetreau who is celebrating her 97th birthday goday, Wednesday, August 25th. She is a resident at the Blue Water Rest Home. A nice family get-together Little Andrew John Oud was held at Ed Gaacho's cot - was baptized on August 15 at Cage on Sunday which was be - St. Boniface Church. He is the ing rented by Blanche son of Mr. 3, and Mrs. .god-eter Bseveral f � and relatives. ined Oud, RR 3, Kipper. His .god- parents were Mr. and Mrs. All enjoyed a turkey Ted Oud. , smorgasborg supper. 1111NIIN1utIUUNI,I1U11NIIll IIUNIINIINNINNUINIINIII 1 ifeimrich's Stationery and Gifts �ar ---rst.sst � itM ri a �r lit asas atm si1111111111111111111111111 11111 VP% r � !‘c\\%0\ "The store for all occasions" Check out our "Bargain Boutique" Ron, Marilyn, Phil, Mark, David and Lori Extend a warm welcome to the Bean Festival's many visitors THE FIRST BATCH — Betty Kirk, head of the Festival food committee, contemplates the first 300 -pound batch of beans steaming away in one of two giant cookers. Con/raIufa1ioni to the 17th Annual Zurich Bean Festival Michael P. O'Connor Bonthron Chapel Mensal, Westlake Chapel Zurich 236-4365 AT YOUR SERVICE Rentals -Rinse & Vac Carpet Cleaner -Carpet Shampooer -Fertilizer Spreader -Glass & Screen Repair -Paint Tinting -Key Cutting -layaway -Plexiglass -Mirrors -Sharpening ZURICH 236-4911 NUOMMUNIMINNUMMINIIMOMMIIIMUMMINIBMNIOMMUMNIMMUIMIUM,Uill 41. 1, i. While At The Bean ,Festival Drop In And Try 4 Laporte's Famous Home -Made Sausage Specializing in Sides & Quarters of Horne Killed Beef CUSTOM SLA UGHTERING BEEF MONDAY — PORK TUESDAY Laporte Meat Market Main SI ZURICH 236-4962 • mettastatumussempausumuitutatummunsuumaimualimmummaammuummmuumastammemm 1 = a 0C990!S C iliW . 1 . ., 1 Zurich 1 236-4316 iswtuu uiml tuuniuutnul imuuuunimmuommi nuluummomuunumni uu mowmunnilioim nl umuuuuuuumumma BestOfLuCk To The Bean Festival Come and have a great time at this unique event. We like to serve you a little bit better •Hensall 262-2648 BEST WISHES TO THE ZURICH BEAN FESTIVAL COMMITTEE We know all' visitors to the Bean Festival will be welcomed warmly in Zurich. The manager and staff at itThe First Canadian Bank Bank of Montrep ZURICH • 236-4384